I am apart of a wonderful group on Ravelry, called 'Sock Knitts Anonymous'. Every month they set us challenges with prizes. Here is the 2013-2014 SKA Challenge Schedule, and my ideas for what I'll knit!
August 2013
Holiday month! This is the month where we finish all our sock WIPs! (I also use this month to get some of my other non-sock WIPs done and out of the way) To count towards the challenge, your WIPS must have been cast on before July 1st!
For: Me
Yarn:
Casted on May 2013. Currently on the leg of the second sock
For: Me
Yarn:
Casted on May 29th 2013. 1 sock is finished, second sock is yet to be cast on.
For: Abby
Yarn:
Casted on July 7th 2013 (do not count towards the challenge). Currently on the cuff of the second sock.
September 2013
This months challenge is that we must knit with TROPICAL colours. We can use any tropical colours (hot, bright) in either solid or variegated yarn.
For: Me:
For: I'm afraid that is a secret...
October 2013
This month we have been challenge with making Fraternal Pairs Patterns (both socks are different, not mirrored). OR Mirror images: either symmetrical cabling/lace or colourwork with reverse colours.
For: Me
Yarn: Red Heart Margareta in Cyclam and Green
November 2013
This month the challenge is to use a pattern with cables/travelling stitches, OR, a pattern that has over 1,000 projects.
For: Me
Yarn: Red Heart Margareta in Camel
December 2013
This month we must use up leftover yarn, OR, use the Entrelac technique.
For: Me
Yarn: Not sure yet
January 2014
This month is Lace OR intarsia.
For: Katy (youngest sister)
Yarn:
For: Tazz (elder sister)
Yarn: Red Heart Margareta in Fire
February 2014
This month we are to use under-appreciated patterns! We have to choose a pattern that have less than 15 projects and have been published 3 months prior to the challenge!
I am going to choose a pattern closer to the time!
March 2014
The challenge for this month is to use patterns that are inspired by: Architecture OR Nature
For: Me
Yarn: Patons Soft Baby 4ply in Sunset Print (189)
April 2014
This month we must use stranded colourwork OR regional/traditonal theme (ex. celtic knots, baltic lace, Scandinavian colourwork)
For: Not sure yet
Yarn: Araucania Ranco in 1945
May 2014
For May, the pattern and design must relate to either flora, fauna, science or technology, OR, beaded socks.
For: Me
Yarn: Red Heart Margareta in Pink
June 2014
For June we are to use literary or historical themed patterns.
For: Me
Yarn: Sirdar Town & Country 4ply in Gala Pink & Parchment
July 2014
For June we are to use patterns that make the most of self-striping yarn or variegated yarn OR foremothers' designers (ex. Elizabeth Zimmerman, nancy bush)
For: Mum
Yarn: Rico Design Superba Bamboo in Lilac/Grey Mix
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